99 m. ago Boeing, trying to emerge from one of company’s most difficult eras, is having a pretty good week

WASHINGTON (AP) — Boeing has secured a pair of major orders in the Middle East during a visit to the region by President Donald Trump. The American aerospace manufacturer confirmed a $96 billion order from Qatar, one day after announcing an order from a company in Saudi Arabia for 20 737-8 jets and options for […]

Economics

2 h. ago Saudis treat Trump to his very own McDonald’s: ‘HOW’S THIS REAL LIFE?’

Saudi Arabia rolled out the red carpet and golden arches for U.S. President Donald Trump as he kicked off his four-day visit to the Middle East. A custom-built mobile McDonald’s was brought in for Trump’s arrival in Riyadh on Tuesday — for both the president’s use as well as for the journalists covering the Gulf […]

Events

5 h. ago I Squared Capital and PIF Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Launch Dedicated Middle East Infrastructure Fund

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia & MIAMI — I Squared Capital, a leading independent global infrastructure investment manager, and PIF have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a dedicated infrastructure investment strategy focused on the Middle East. This strategic collaboration aims to accelerate investment into key infrastructure sectors across the region, promote foreign direct […]

Economics

13 h. ago Intelsat, Cubic³ Complete Vehicle Satellite Connectivity Test, Advancing Ubiquitous Connectivity Vision

Groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding brings seamless, global connectivity closer to reality for connected cars, agriculture, and heavy machinery vehicles MCLEAN, Va. — Intelsat and Cubic³ have successfully completed a critical vehicle satellite connectivity test, marking a significant milestone in their joint mission to create a seamless connectivity service for all types of vehicles. The test […]

Transport

45 h. ago White House correspondents protest lack of wire reporters on Air Force One

The group representing White House journalists said Monday it was disturbed that the Trump administration barred any wire service news reporters from traveling with the president on Air Force One to the Middle East. No reporters from The Associated Press, Bloomberg or Reuters was on the plane, where presidents often take questions from traveling members […]

Other

55 h. ago New Turkiye peace deal will see PKK Kurdish militant group disband

The decision by the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, would put an end to one of the longest insurgencies in the Middle East and could have significant impact in Turkiye, Syria and Iraq.

Events

56 h. ago Kurdish militant group PKK will disband and disarm as part of peace initiative with Turkey

ANKARA, Turkey — The PKK Kurdish militant group announced Monday that it will disband and disarm as part of a new peace initiative with Turkey, ending four decades of armed conflict. The decision by the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, which promises to put an end to one of the longest insurgencies in the Middle East and […]

Events

3 d. ago Trump reportedly is set to accept a jet from Qatar’s royal family

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump reportedly is set to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the royal family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this coming week, and U.S. officials could convert the plane into a potential presidential aircraft. ABC News reported that Trump will use […]

Transport

3 d. ago Qatar says no final decision made on gifting Trump a jet to use as Air Force One

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump reportedly is ready to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this coming week, and U.S. officials say it could be converted into a potential presidential aircraft. The Qatari government acknowledged discussions between […]

Sport

3 d. ago Trump reportedly is set to accept a jet from Qatar’s royal family for possible use as Air Force One

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump reportedly is set to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the royal family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this coming week, and U.S. officials could convert the plane into a potential presidential aircraft. ABC News reported that Trump will use […]

Transport

3 d. ago Trump reportedly is set to accept a jet from Qatar’s ruling family for possible use as Air Force One

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump reportedly is set to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this coming week, and U.S. officials could convert the plane into a potential presidential aircraft. ABC News reported that Trump will use […]

Transport

3 d. ago Trump defends the prospect of Qatar gifting him a plane to use as Air Force One

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is ready to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this coming week, and U.S. officials say it could be converted into a potential presidential aircraft. The Qatari government said a final decision […]

Other

4 d. ago City of Calgary signs deal for closer ties with Blackfoot Confederacy

Piikani chief says he hopes agreement leads to partnerships in industries that will yield economic benefits for his community members, starting with tourism

Other

5 d. ago DP World Signs Agreement to Launch $760M Port & Free Trade Zone in Dominican Republic

Expansion to boost cargo capacity, attract $3.9 billion in foreign investment, and position Dominican Republic as a regional nearshoring and trade hub SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DP World has signed a landmark US$760 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of the Dominican Republic to expand the Port […]

Economics

5 d. ago Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners divests 10% stake in Fengmiao I

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), on behalf of its fund Copenhagen Infrastructure V (CI V), has entered into an agreement to divest a 10% stake in the 495MW Fengmiao I offshore wind farm in Taiwan to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL). Construction of Fengmiao I is expected to be completed by the end of 2027 COPENHAGEN, Denmark, […]

Economics

7 d. ago Disney announces its first Middle East theme park in Abu Dhabi

It will be the company’s first all-new location since the Shanghai Disney Resort opened in 2016

Culture

7 d. ago I Squared Group Agrees to Buy Matterhorn Express Pipeline Stake

I Squared Capital and other companies have reached a deal to acquire equity interests in the Matterhorn Express Pipeline from Ridgemont Equity Partners and Devon Energy Corp.

Other

7 d. ago Only 21 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza are now believed to be alive, Trump says

Trump did not elaborate on the identities of those now believed to be dead, nor how he had come to learn of their deaths

Other

8 d. ago Trump says U.S. will stop bombing Houthis in Yemen after agreement reached

Trump said Washington will take the Houthis' word that they will stop interrupting important shipping lanes in the Middle East by striking ships in the Red Sea.

Events

8 d. ago DoorDash agrees to acquire UK rival Deliveroo for $3.9 billion

LONDON (AP) — DoorDash, the ubiquitous U.S. food delivery app, has agreed to acquire British rival Deliveroo for 2.9 billion pounds ($3.9 billion) in cash, expanding its business in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. San Francisco-based DoorDash will pay 180 pence ($2.40) for each Deliveroo share, 29% more than the closing price on April […]

Economics